Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs Radisson RED Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs Radisson RED including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Radisson RED Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$7,180,738 - $33,494,350
Franchise Fee $75,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 1919-
Year Franchised 1965-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Radisson RED Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Radisson RED Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Radisson RED Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training Classroom Training-
    Support Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media SEO Loyalty program/app-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 150

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Radisson RED Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    Hilton is part of the portfolio of brands at Hilton Worldwide, which has hotels in more than 90 countries. Other Hilton Worldwide brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.

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    #101 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #132 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

    About Radisson RED

    "Radisson

    Fueled by art, music and fashion.
    Radisson RED is a new hotel philosophy where lifestyle, not luxury, is the inspiration.
    Its design is bold, alive and inspirational. It connects with an ageless mindset and sets expectations of an open, articulate and impeccably delivered lifestyle select experience.
    Radisson RED's flexible service concept include staff that caters to the DIY attitude of our guests, and believe that hotels can enhance their world via art, music and fashion.